Murder in Reverse?

Tom Masterick, a dock worker, is wrongfully convicted of a murder charge. His death sentence is commuted to a long prison term. When released as an old man, he vows to find the real killer.

Cast

William Hartnell

as Tom Masterick

Jimmy Hanley

as Peter Rogers

Chili Bouchier

as Doris Masterick

Brefni O'Rorke

as Sullivan

John Slater

as Fred Smith

Dinah Sheridan

as Jill Masterick

Petula Clark

as Jill as a child

Kynaston Reeves

as Crossley King’s Council

John Salew

as Blake King’s Council

Edward Rigby

as Spike

Reviews

CinemaSerf

This is definitely not just one of the better Monty Tully thrillers but also one of William Hartnell's more characterful performances as we retro-fit a murder conviction. We know "Masterick" has been charged and convicted of murder, but has luckily been spared the black hat. Now, fifteen years later...

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